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‘Fun Barn’ at fair attracts kids

LILY ANDERSEN — then, three years old, enjoying the ‘Family Fun Barn’ at the Yolo County Fair in 2011.(Photo & information courtesy of Lori Aldrete for First 5 Yolo)

FROM THE NEWS-LEDGER — AUG 14, 2013 —

What’s not to like for kids, when the “Fun Barn” is in town at the Yolo County Fair in Woodland today through Aug.18?

Free stuff, arts and crafts, and fun science projects abound at the Family Fun Barn. Daily themes range from “picnics” to “beaches” to “camp” and “backyard” fun. Parents like it too because its family-friendly and offers a place to relax between all the walking and other Fair activities.Always entertaining specialty crafts include “glow bugs,” “pool noodle art,” “charming necklaces,” “crab hats,” “lightning bugs” and “homemade Kaleidoscopes.” Children delight in the hands-on science activities including “edible finger paints,” “no cook play dough,” and “moldable sand art.”

The Family Fun Barn is sponsored by Woodland Healthcare .Volunteers are needed for two-hour shifts. Through the financial support of Yolo County Supervisor Duane Chamberlain volunteers are given a free parking pass for helping out. To volunteer, go to www.yolokids.org or call the Yolo County Children’s Alliance at 530-757-5558.

West Sac community group will bring back multicultural fair

FROM THE NEWS-LEDGER —

The West Sacramento Multicultural Fair returns to West Sacramento on Sat., Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at San Pedro Park, 708 N. Hobson Avenue. There will be food, music, dance, local artists, games and more. Community organizations and vendors are invited to reserve a booth. Visit http://www.bryteandbroderick.org/FairandParade2013.cfm.

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West Sacramento neighbors host ‘National Night Out’ block parties

Police Chief Tom McDonald has a hot dog with other visitors to the Meadow Road “National Night Out” block party — a rally to network against crime.(News-Ledger photo by PETER FOLKS)

FROM THE NEWS-LEDGER — AUG 14, 2013 —

By Daryl FisherFeatures Editor

Tuesday before last was National Night Out in West Sacramento with local organizers at 15 different sights participating in the annual event sponsored by the West Sacramento Police Department. National Night Out is a community police awareness-raising event held every year on the first Tuesday of August with the goal being to increase citizen awareness about the many different anti-crime efforts going on in each community. Block watchers encourage their neighbors to get out of their homes and spend an evening together on their own street interacting with each other so that they can better protect their neighborhood from crime.

One of the local organizers was longtime West Sacramento resident Robin Courtright, who along with her friend Debra Abraham encouraged all of their neighbors on Redding Road to participate. Robin had helped organize a similar evening five years ago and with so many new neighbors on her street, she decided it was time to do it again.

“We had more than 75 people turn out on our block,” said Robin, “and everyone had a really good time. We closed off our street so that all the kids could safely ride their bicycles and then we set up lots of games for the children to play, not to mention bingo for the adults. We also had a Slushie machine and a putting green and of course all kinds of wonderful things to eat. Plus McGruff the Crime Dog showed up along with eight firefighters on a very big fire engine. Mayor Cabaldon also dropped by for a visit as did lots of very friendly police officers. Best of all, my neighbors really got to know each other better and I think that truly is the best way to prevent neighborhood crime. When everyone knows and cares about each other they look out for one another and that makes all of us feel safer.”

Mayor Christopher Cabaldon (center) with block party participants on Redding Road in Southport. Click to enlarge.(courtesy of Robin Courtright)

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I Street Bridge to close temporarily

NEWS-LEDGER ONLINE — AUG 14, 2013 —

The City of West Sacramento reports that the I Street Bridge, linking the cities of West Sacramento and Sacramento, will be closed temporarily the weekend of Aug. 17 and Aug. 18, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. The public works teams for both cities will be repairing sidewalks and lighting on the century-old I Street Bridge.

The closure applies to pedestrian and bicycle use, as well as vehicle traffic.

As an alternative, the Tower Bridge will remain open to vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists, Aug. 17-18.